VDOT News - Richmond

SOUTH CHESTERFIELD, Va. – Following Wednesday night’s winter weather event, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Richmond District crews continue their patrol to reduce slick spots and address accumulation.

Interstate routes are clear in the 14-county Richmond District, but crews continue to monitor and treat icy patches with salt and sand. Primary and secondary routes in southern counties of the district are in minor condition, meaning that pavement is bare except for isolated spots of snow, ice or slush. Crews are treating primary routes and will follow up with neighborhood routes.

“Higher pavement temperatures have been in our favor for this storm,” said Richmond District Maintenance Engineer Sean Nelson. “Much of the precipitation melted on contact, especially on interstate routes, giving us the opportunity to focus closely on ice, rather than accumulating snow.”

Looking to Thursday evening, drivers should continue using extra caution on wet pavement. Continued cold temperatures could mean more slick spots overnight, especially on bridges and overpasses.

Weekend storm threat

VDOT is on the lookout for an additional winter weather threat Sunday leading into Monday. Richmond District teams are monitoring forecasts and planning a course of action.

Information resources

511 Virginia
Before traveling, you can get the latest traffic conditions by using 511 Virginia. Call 511 from any phone in Virginia, visit www.511virginia.org or download the free mobile app at http://www.virginiadot.org/travel/511.asp#app.

Social media
Twitter: For area information, follow @VaDOTRVA and @511centralva
Facebook: Visit VDOT’s statewide page and follow the Richmond District group: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaDOT

Customer service center
Report road hazards or ask road-related questions at VDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service Center by calling 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623) or using the online form available at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/

Additional resources
For more winter driving information, please visit VDOT's winter weather page.

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VDOT’s Richmond District oversees snow removal activities on approximately 19,000 lane miles of roads in 14 counties in central Virginia: Amelia, Brunswick, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico (primary routes only), Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, New Kent, Nottoway, Powhatan and Prince George counties. Henrico County provides snow removal for their secondary roads (numbered 600 and above) and subdivision streets. Cities that provide their own snow removal include Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg and Richmond, and the towns of Ashland, Blackstone, Chase City and South Hill.

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